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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government taking steps for promotion of CNG services in the country
Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri RameswarTeli today informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that Union Government is taking steps for promotion of Compressed Natural Gas  services in the country. The number of CNG stations in various States/UTs as on 31.03.2021 is at Annexure. Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board  is the authority to grant authorization to the entities for developing of City Gas Distribution  network includes CNG stations,in Geographical Areas  as per PNGRB Act, 2006. PNGRB identifies GAs for authorizing the development of CGD network in synchronization with the development of natural gas pipeline connectivity and natural gas availability. As per Minimum Work Program assigned by PNGRB through competitive bidding the authorized entities will set up 8181 CNG stations across the country over a period of 8-10 years. Prices of CNG are market determined.
Annexure
CNG stations in various States/UTs as on 31.03.2021
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Sl. No.
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States/UTs
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Numbers of CNG Stations 
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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85
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2.
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Assam
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1
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3.
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Bihar
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13
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Chandigarh 
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11
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5.
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Chhattisgarh
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0
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6.
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Dadra Nagar Haveli 
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7
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Daman & Diu 
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13
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8.
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Delhi 
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436
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9.
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Goa
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7
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10.
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Gujarat
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779
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11.
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Haryana
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186
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12.
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Himachal Pradesh
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1
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13.
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Jharkhand
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25
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14.
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Karnataka
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72
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Kerala
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27
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16.
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Madhya Pradesh
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102
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17.
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Maharashtra
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488
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Odisha
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24
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Puducherry 
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0
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20
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Punjab
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101
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21
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Rajasthan
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67
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Tamil Nadu
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23
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23.
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Telangana
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97
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Tripura
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12
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25.
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Uttar Pradesh
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485
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26.
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Uttarakhand
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17
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27.
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West Bengal
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Additional 106300 vials of Amphotericin- B allocated to States/UTs to and Central Institutions – Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda
A total of 53,000 vials of Conventional Amphotericin B also allocated
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda announced via Twitter that to ensure significant availability of Liposomal Amphotricin B, additional 106300 vials of the drug have been allocated across all the States/UTs and Central Institutions today.
The Minister further said that a total of 53,000 vials of Conventional Amphotericin B have also been allocated to all the States/UTs & Central Institutions today. The allocation of conventional Amphotericin B is being made to ensure its smooth supply and timely treatment of patients.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA issues advisory to all States/UTs to make adequate arrangements for migrant workers, students etc from outside the States to facilitate Social Distancing for COVID-19
The Union Home Secretary has written toall States/UTs to take immediate steps to provide adequate support, including food and shelter, to migrant agricultural labourers, industrial workers and other unorganized sector workers during the 21-day Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.Similarly, States/UTs have been advised to take steps to ensure that students, working women from other States, etc. are also allowed to continue in their existing accommodation.
The advisory suggests that in order to mitigate the situation for unorganized sector workers, particularly stranded migrant workers, States/UTs need to explore measures by involving various agencies, including NGOs, to provide food and shelter with basic amenities like clean drinking water, sanitation etc.
Further, States/UTs have also been advised to make these vulnerable groups aware of the measures taken by the Government including provision of free food grains & other essential items through PDS, and streamline the distribution system. This would help prevent avoidablemovement of such people, according to the advisory.
MHA has also advised that States/ UTs need to ensure that hotels, rented accommodations, hostels etc., continue to remain functional and delivery of essential items is streamlined, so that students, working women hostel inmates etc. are allowed to continue in existing facilities, while observing precautions.
While ensuring supply of essential goods and services, States/UTs are being repeatedly directed to enforce the lockdown strictly and take action against violators under various provisions of law. This is imperative to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways reviews the functioning of Cochin Shipyard Limited
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Shri Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways  and Shri Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Additional Secretary  reviewed the progress and the functioning of Cochin Shipyard Limited  today during a meeting held with Shri Madhu S Nair, Chairman and Managing Director along with Shri Bejoy Bhaskar,Director ,Shri Jose VJ, Director  and other Senior Officers.
The Minister and senior officers visited and reviewed the progress of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier being built by Cochin Shipyard along with the top Indian Navy officials during the second sea trials of IAC. Top senior officials of CSL were also present.
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier  ‘Vikrant’ designed by Indian Navy's Directorate of Naval Design  is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited , a Public Sector Shipyard under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways .
The Indigenous design and construction of Aircraft Carrier by Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard Ltd. is a shining example in the Nation’s quest for ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India Initiative’ with more than 76% indigenous content. This has led to growth in indigenous design and construction capabilities, besides development of large number of ancillary industries, with employment opportunities for over 2000 CSL personnel and about 12000 employees in ancillary industries.
The Minister will visit CSL tomorrow. He will inaugurate the Launching Ceremony of Five Vessels including two fully Electric autonomous Vessels for ASKO Maritime AS Norway and three Floating Border Outpost for BSF.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Arjun Munda launches Van Dhan Internship Programme of TRIFED
Shri Arjun Munda, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launched the “Van Dhan Internship Programme” organised by TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs here today. Shri Pravin Krishna, MD, TRIFED was present on the occasion.
Addressing the interns, Shri Arjun Munda said that these interns will help the tribal population in becoming self reliant and entrepreneurs. He said that all interns are now part of “National Building Team”. Emphasizing on the need of entrepreneurship, the Minister opined that it encourages a person to take the initiative for development.
18 interns  from some of the reputed Institutes of Rural Management/ Management Institutions/ Institutes of Social Work/ Social Services of the country are participating in the “Van Dhan Internship Programme”. These interns have been selected to go and work on Van Dhan programme in the field. These interns have an inclination towards involving in matters related to tribal livelihood.
An advertisement was released in Economic Times  on 13th September, 2019 for these interns. After their selection through the walk- in- interview, these interns are undergoing a one week training programme. The period of internship is 6 months (extendable developing upon the need of the organisation and mutual sustainability.
These interns will work with the team of TRIFED in various states and districts in tribal areas in development of tribal welfare and inclusive growth . They will support the TRIFED activities on livelihood promotion, value addition of NTFTs, marketing and credit linkages. They will develop tools and techniques on institutional development including mechanism for determination of a just price or producer price of Minor Forset Products.
Ministry of Communications
Kerala Postal Circle’s Dak Adalat on 23rd November
The 108th Dak Adalat of Kerala Postal Circle is proposed to be held online at the office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram 695033, on 23rd November 2021 at 11 am via Google meet platform.
The complaints/ petitions and disputes which will be taken up in the Adalat will cover matters relating to postal services including Counter Services, Savings Bank, Money Orders etc.
Those who wish to file the cases before the Dak Adalat may send their petition/ complaint including their mobile number at email aspcsco.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com or cpmg_ker@indiapost.gov.in with subject “CIRCLE DAK ADALAT- QE September 2021” addressed to Smt. M Bindhu, Assistant Director , Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram 695033.
The items for consideration in the Dak Adalat should reach the above email ID on or before 2021 November 20th. Complaints & Petitions taken up in any of the previous Adalats will not be considered in the present Adalat. The meeting ID and password  will be intimated directly to the applicant.
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Ministry of Defence
Defence Corridor in UP
Hon’ble Finance Minister in his budget speech  had announced setting up of two Defence Industrial Corridors in the country. In pursuance to the said announcement, it was decided to set up two Defence Industrial Corridors in the country, one in Uttar Pradesh and other in Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, six nodes have been identified for Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor viz. Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow. Six consultation meetings of stakeholders were organized across various nodes of Uttar Pradesh.
During the Aligarh meet held on 11thAugust, 2018, investments of over Rs. 3700 crore were announced for Uttar Pradesh Corridor by DPSUs/OFB and Private industries.
In addition, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited , a joint Venture Company with Ordnance Factory Board , JSC Rosonbornexport and Concern Kalashnikov  was dedicated to the nation in Amethi District of Uttar Pradesh by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in March, 2019. This JV envisages production of Rifles AK-203 and its modifications in India of at least 7.50 lakh Rifles.
Further, Government has appointed a consultant for preparation of Detailed Project Report for the two Defence Industrial Corridors.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Dr. Swami Sakshiji Maharaj and Shri Bhola Singhin Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA writes to States to give special attention on keeping the supply of Medical Oxygen smooth and hassle-free across the country
As part of maintaining smooth supply of essential items in the country, Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla has written to all State Chief Secretaries to give special attention on keeping the supply of medical oxygen smooth and hassle-free. It has been emphasized upon as there is a critical need to maintain adequate supply of medical oxygen in the country in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic and as medical oxygen is also included in the national list and WHO's list of essential medicines.
Union Ministry of Home Affairs  had issued consolidated guidelines on the lockdown measures to be taken by Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, State/Union Territory Governments and State/ Union Territory Authorities for containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country, on 24.03.2020 and further modified on 25.03.2020, 26.03.2020, 02.04.2020 and 03.04.2020.
Within the consolidated guidelines, manufacturing units of medical devices, their raw materials and intermediates; manufacturing units of their packaging material; transportation of essential goods and medical supplies and mobilization of resources, workers and material for augmentation and expansion of hospital infrastructure have been permitted. Further, in the communication to all States on 3rd April, 2020, detailed guidelines have been issued for smooth functioning of supply chain of exempted items, involving inter-state movement of employees.
In view of the above, the Home Secretary has reiterated and clarified the exceptions under various clauses of the consolidated guidelines on lockdown measures include the following:
- All manufacturing units of Medical Oxygen Gas/Liquid, Medical Oxygen Cylinders, Cryogenic Tanks for storing liquid Oxygen, Liquid cryogenic Cylinders, Liquid Oxygen Cryogenic Transport Tanks, Ambient vaporisers & Cryogenic valves, cylinder valves & accessories;
- Transportation of above items;
- Cross land border movement of above items;
- Workers of above mentioned manufacturing units and their transportation should be allowed/ given passes to travel from their homes to factories & back to ensure factories are run on full installed capacity.
The communication emphasizes that social distancing and proper hygiene practices must be ensured in each of the above activities, as specified in the lockdown measures. It will be the responsibility of the head of the organization/establishment to ensure compliance of such norms. The district authorities have been asked to ensure strict enforcement. Further, the communication stresses that District authorities and field agencies may be made aware of the above for strict compliance, especially with reference to supply of medical oxygen.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Cabinet approves modifications in “Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India”
Offer 50% incentives for semiconductor fabs across the technology nodes as well as for compound semiconductors, packaging and other semiconductor facilities
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the following modifications in the Programme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India:
- Fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost on pari-passu basis for all technology nodes under Scheme for Setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India.
- Fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost on pari-passu basis under Scheme for Setting up of Display Fabs.
- Fiscal support of 50% of Capital Expenditure on pari-passu basis under Scheme for Setting up of Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Sensors Fab and Semiconductor ATMP /OSAT facilities in India. Additionally, target technologies under the Scheme will include Discrete Semiconductor Fabs.
Under modified programme, a uniform fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost shall be provided across all technology nodes for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs. Given the niche technology and nature of compound semiconductors and advanced packaging, the modified programme shall also provide fiscal support of 50% of Capital Expenditure in pari-passu mode for setting up of compound semiconductors / silicon photonics / sensors / Discrete semiconductors fabs and ATMP/OSAT.
The programme has attracted many global semiconductor players for setting up fabs in India. The modified programme, will expedite investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing in India. On the basis of discussion with potential investors, it is expected that work on setting up of the first semiconductor facility will commence soon.
An Advisory Committee comprising global experts from industry and academia was constituted to advise India Semiconductor Mission - the nodal agency for the Programme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended uniform support for all technology nodes of silicon semiconductor fabs / Silicon Photonics / Sensors / Discrete Semiconductor Fabs and ATMP/OSAT, which has been accepted by the Government. The technology nodes of 45nm and above have high demand which is inter-alia driven by Automotive, Power and Telecom applications. Moreover, this segment constitutes around 50% of the total semiconductor market.
Ministry of Culture
Dr. Mahesh Sharma Inaugurates ‘Azaadi Ke Diwane’ Museum at Red Fort Complex in Delhi
Museum, Created by ASI Pays Homage to Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle of the Nation
The Minister of State for Culture  and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma inaugurated ‘AzaadikeDiwane’ museum at Red Fort, Delhi today. Created by Archaeological Survey of India , the museum within the Red Fort complex pays homage to all the unsung heroes of freedom struggle of the nation, who would have otherwise been merged away in forgetfulness. The museum is fifth in the series of recently inaugurated museums in the Red Fort Complex - others being, Subhash Chandra Bose and INA museum, Yaad-e-Jallian museum, Museum on 1857 - India’s first war of Independence and Drishyakala - Museum on Indian Art. The ‘AzaadikeDiwane’ museum talks about the sacrifices of great freedom fighters. It pays tribute to the selfless sacrifices of the revolutionaries, brave female freedom fighters and valiant children.
Speaking on the occasion the minister said “Under the leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi this new museum ‘AzaadikeDiwane’ is started in the series of KrantiMandir to inspire the younger generation and letting them know the cost of freedom that the great fighters achieve by sacrificing their life.” He congratulated the team of ASI for coming up with this digitized and interactive Museum.
The museum is a modern state-of-the-art, informative and educational exhibition, involving multi-sensory technologies to engage the visitors. It is so designed that as one moves from one section of the gallery to the other, a sense of awakening and spiritual awareness overwhelms an individual, a feeling of patriotism sweeps through, inspiring the visitors to relive the struggle of the Indian Freedom fighters and value the freedom that we so cherish today.
Earlier, on 23rd January 2019, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army  museum at Red Fort, Delhi. The museum not only provides a detailed account of Netaji’s life and the history of Indian National Army  but also showcases various valuable artefacts related to both. The Prime Minister on his visit to Red Fort Complex on 23rd January 2019, visited all these museums and gave his tributeto the memory of brave freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the nation.
The Red Fort Complex also houses other museums – the Yaad-e-Jallian museum, the Museum on 1857- India’s first war of Independence and the Drishyakala- Museumon Indian Art. The Yaad-e-Jallian museum provides an authentic account of JallianwalaBagh massacre that happened on April 13th, 1919. The museum also showcases heroism, valour and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during World War-I. The Museum on 1857- India’s first war of Independence portrays the historical narrative of 1857 war of independence, showcasing the valour and sacrifices made by Indians during the period while the Drishyakala- Museum on Indian Art showcases Indian art works from 16th century till India’s independence.
Ministry of Steel
Under the aegis of Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation Shree Jyotiraditya Scindia, officials from the Ministry of Steel conduct cleanliness drive
Officials and employees of the Ministry of Steel have conducted a cleanliness drive under the aegis of Minster of Steel and Civil Aviation Shree Jyotiraditya Scindia in the premises and out skirts of Udyog Bhawan in New Delhi ,today.
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia administered Swachhata Shapath to officials and employees of the Ministry of Steel before starting the Cleanliness Drive. Shri Scindia urged the team of the Ministry of Steel to contribute whole heartedly in the Swachhata Abhiyaan. All the Ministries of Government of India are celebrating Special Swachhata Abhiyaan 2.0 from October, 2nd ,Gandhi Jayanti, till the end of the month of October.
The Minister then lead the team of enthusiastic officers and employees of the Ministry of Steel to the outskirts of Udyog Bhawan and took part in cleaning the area.
During,the cleanliness drive, Shri Scindia met with some Swachhata Karmis and expressed gratitude for their efforts to keep the Society and Nation Clean.
Secretary Ministry of Steel ,Shri Sanjay Singh, along with other senior officers and employees of Ministry of Steel has taken part in Cleanliness Drive.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to November, 2021 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
A detailed note is annexed.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh launches DARPG’s National Monitoring Dashboard on COVID 19 Grievances
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions launched DARPG’s National Monitoring Dashboard on COVID 19 Grievances today. The National Monitoring Dashboard was developed and implemented at https://darpg.gov.in where COVID 19 related grievances received in CPGRAMS with all Ministries/ Departments and States/ Union Territories are monitored on priority basis by a technical team of DARPG. The National Monitoring Dashboard was developed by DARPG in pursuance of the recommendations of the Empowered Group of Officers 10 constituted under the Disaster Management Act 2005 on Public Grievances and Suggestions to ensure timely implementation of COVID 19 Response Activities.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that it is the endeavour of the Modi Government to ensure timely redressal of COVID 19 grievances and directions have been issued to all Ministries/ Departments to prioritize these grievances and provide redressal in a period of 3 days. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that he had personally reviewed the status of 262 grievances of Central Government and 83 grievances of State Governments received on Day 1, and directed officers in the DARPG to pursue with line ministries and State Governments.
On Day 1 of the launch, the National Monitoring Dashboard received 43 grievances of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 31 grievances of Ministry of External Affairs and 26 grievances of Ministry of Finance. The nature of grievances related to quarantine facilities, lockdown not being adhered to complaints, essential supplies related complaints, examination related complaints, rescheduling of interest repayments on loans, evacuation requests from foreign countries etc. The portal will be updated and monitored at senior levels in Government on a daily basis.
Dr. Jitendra Singh complemented the Secretary DARPG and the team of officials for launching the National COVID 19 Monitoring Dashboard saying that it was a feather in the Department’s cap that within 2 days the National Monitor was operationalized and 62 Citizen’s Grievances were redressed. He reiterated the Government’s trust in the effectiveness of the Team DARPG to handle COVID 19 Grievance Redressal.
Secretary DARPG, Dr.KshtrapatiShivaji, Additional Secretary DARPG V.Srinivas, Joint Secretaries Smt. Jaya Dubey and N.B.S.Rajput along with senior officials of the Department participated in the launch through video conferencing facility.